Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on April 14 2016Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan

You might’ve panicked at least once that your dog (or cat) is choking. Especially if you have a chow hound who gobbles up their food so quickly that sometimes they get a piece lodged briefly in their ...Read More |
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Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on September 30 2013Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan

Pemphigus foliaceus is a common skin disease in cats and dogs. It is autoimmune in nature, meaning that the body’s own immune system mounts an inappropriate attack against normal layers of the...Read More |
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Yesterday, I explained a little about food allergies in pets, and described some symptoms that indicate your pet might be suffering from them. Diagnosing food allergies can be tricky, because your vet mus...Read More |
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A friend of mine who has a two year old Golden Retriever named Squirt called me the other day with a question. Her vet had diagnosed Squirt with food allergies, and she wanted to better understand w...Read More |
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Yesterday, I shared some training tips for conditioning your pet to tolerate vet visits. Today, I am going to offer advice for getting your pup used to being muzzled. During the physical exam, your vet ma...Read More |
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You just got a new dog and you’re excited! You've already been to the store (at least twice), to pick up a new collar, leash, food, toys, treats – all of the accouterments! Now it’...Read More |
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Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on September 24 2013Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan

September 23rd through the 29th is Carbon Monoxide Awareness week for our friends across the pond in the United Kingdom. While we don’t have a similar week designated for this “silent ki...Read More |
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In a previous blog, we discussed the potentially serious condition of dehydration, which can be caused by a number of factors. Today, I am going to talk to you about diagnosing dehydration and what you ca...Read More |
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I received a phone call from my cousin the other day regarding his seven-year-old dog, Cotton. Cotton had been suffering from a bout of diarrhea, and my cousin was getting a little worried....Read More |
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Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on September 19 2013Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan

Veterinary medicine is always advancing, taking cues from human medicine through the years. Better diagnostics and medicines contribute to our pet’s health and can allow them to enjoy comfort ...Read More |
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